Softball Preview: Knob Noster Panthers vs. Norborne Pirates
The Knob Noster Panthers are taking a road trip to face off against the Norborne Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Knob Noster finally turned things around against Lexington on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Minutemen out 8-7. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Norborne ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 18-16 win over Meadville. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pirates have posted since September 16, 2023.
Knob Noster's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Norborne, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Knob Noster came out on top in a nail-biter against Norborne in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, sneaking past 5-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Knob Noster since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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